6471 skewer cocktail hors Recipes

how to estimate food quantities, source : catering handbook by edith weiss, all good quantity cook books will indicate the size of the portions, and all packaged food items indicate the total weight of the package. ultimately, it is for the caterer to determine if the portions indicated are what he wishes to serve, if not, then he must make the necessary adjustments. the size of the portion should be determined by, occasion, time of service, age and sex of guests (young, old , all men, etc.), appearance of the portion on the plate (or in the package)., teenagers eat more than any other age group. they eat practically anything and everything, and the spicier the better., people from their mid-twenties to mid-fifties have sophisticated tastes. they are apt to eat in moderation and good taste., people past sixty eat much the same as the middle group , except for a lessening of the sharp and spicy foods., when hors d oeuvres are to be served, the following outline suggests a suitable number, all of which are considered generous servings, at a four-hour reception , regardless of the starting time - 12 per guest., cocktail hour , to be followed by dinner - four per guest., wedding reception , from 2:30 to 5:30 - eight per guest., cocktail reception , from 3:00 to 6:00 - eight to ten per guest., all other occasions , estimate four per guest per hour for the first two hours, and two per hour after that., these figures include both hot and cold hors d oeuvres and canapes., do not include relishes and dips., self-service vs. served, sometimes when guests serve themselves they tend to be very generous; at other times they may be very timid. for a self-service buffet allow slightly more than if the same buffet is to be served by waiters. guests do not al ways take more themselves, but since they do not always know how to serve properly, more food is wasted., hors d oeuvres, when calculating quantities for an hors d oeuvres only cocktail party, figure approximately 12 pieces per person for the first hour (8 hot, 4 cold) and 6 pieces per person every hour past the first hour., hors d oeuvre only cocktail party : number of people x 12 hdv for first hour number of people x 6 hdv for every hour there after., example, hour cocktail party for 25 guests you will need approximately 450 pieces of hors d oeuvres, guests x 12 hors d oeuvres = 300 pieces hors d oeuvres for the first hour, guests x 6 hors d oeuvres = 150 pieces hors d oeuvres for the second hour, hors d oeuvre before dinner : number of people x 6 hdv for 1 to 1 and a half hour service, example, hour cocktail service before dinner for 25 guests you will need approximately 150 pieces, salads and side dishes, when calculating quantities for salads and side dishes, please figure approximately 5 oz per person if you are serving multiple salads and / or side dishes. if you are serving only 1 salad or side dish, please figure approximately 1/2 a lb per person. use the following chart to figure out quantities., side dish or salad, number of guests x .50 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .50 = 5 lb needed, multiple side dishes or salads: number of guests x .30 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .30 = 3 lb needed, entrees and first courses, when calculating quantities for a first course, please estimate 2-4 oz of protein per person., example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for an entree., x 1/2 lb = 5 lb salmon needed, example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for a first course., x 1/4 lb = 2.5 lb salmon needed, source : cook s fresh market

good seasons salad dressing mix (italian ), soft cream cheese, cucumber, dill, pumpernickel cocktail bread

fresh mozzarella cheese (small balls, if available), grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, pitted, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh basil leaves (plus additional for garnish -optional), wooden skewers (4 -6-inch)

havarti cheese, cubed, garlic, minced, olive oil, fresh parsley, chopped, salt and pepper to taste, mushroom caps, drained, cocktail rye bread, quartered

frozen cherries, bamboo skewers, grapefruit juice, sparkling white grape juice, reserved cherry sauce from italian donuts with cherry sauce, cooled, amaretto liqueur

havarti cheese, cubed, garlic, minced, olive oil, fresh parsley, chopped, salt and pepper to taste, mushroom caps, drained, cocktail rye bread, quartered, you will need 24 skewers

fresh raspberries or 1 (10-oz) bag frozen raspberries, sugar, water, peach nectar, raspberry puree, champagne, chilled, garnish: fresh-raspberry skewers

margarita mix, salt, white sugar, garlic, minced, vegetable oil, top sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, metal skewers , or bamboo skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes, mushrooms, stems trimmed, onion, cut into 1-inch chunks, red or green bell pepper , cut into 1 inch pieces

garlic cloves, crushed, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, ketjap manis, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, lemongrass, finely chopped, green onions, sliced thinly, wooden skewers , soaked in water for at least 30 min s prior to using, green prawns, peeled, tuna steaks, cut in large cubes (allow for 2 cubes per skewer.), salmon fillets, cut into large cubes (allow for 2 cubes per skewer.), soy sauce, white wine vinegar, fish sauce, water, sugar, lime juice, lime , zest of, sweet chili sauce, coriander, finely chopped

boneless skinless chicken breasts or 500 g lean lamb fillets or 500 g lean pork fillets, pre-soaked wooden skewers , about 15cm long, or, metal skewers , about 25cm long, coriander seed, roughly ground, cumin seed, roughly ground, fennel seed, roughly ground, sweet smoked paprika (pimenton), garlic cloves, peeled and crushed with, salt, saffron, infused with, boiling water, chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano, bay leaf, crumbled, sherry wine vinegar or 2 tsp wine vinegar, olive oil, chopped flat leaf parsley (cilantro) or chopped coriander (cilantro)

cumin, curry powder, turmeric, unsweetened coconut milk (light version is fine), olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, salt and pepper, boneless chicken breasts , cut into 2 inch pieces, red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces, fresh pineapple, peeled,cored and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks, wooden skewers or 6 -8 metal skewers (if using wood soak for at least 30 minutes)

kiwi fruit, peeled, soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic cloves, finely chopped, sambal oelek (to taste), sliced beef top round steak , cut into strips, kiwi fruits, peeled and finely diced, olive oil, salt and pepper, wooden skewers , soaked in water for 30 minutes or 8 metal skewers

bamboo skewers soaked in water, beef tenderloin, soy sauce, white sugar, mirin (or sweet white wine if it s not available), salt, scallions, green tops cut into 2-inch lengths, red or yellow bell pepper cut into matchsticks, sized jicama , cut into matchsticks, sesame oil

prawns (size 16 to 20 or larger), shells on, citrus olive oil, minced red onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, fresh lemon juice, bamboo skewers , soaked in water for 20 minutes, or metal skewers, salt and freshly ground black pepper, citrus aioli , optional, recipe follows

water, lemon, halved, dry white wine, bay leaf, peppercorns, salt, your favorite vodka, a good store bought bloody mary mix, cracked pepper, hot sauce , to taste, worcestershire sauce, olive juice , to taste, bamboo skewers , soaked in water for 30 to 60 minutes

chicken tenders , also called chicken tenderloins, dukkah (try , it s fantastic!), grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (about 1 oz), balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, olive oil, metal skewers (if using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using) or 24 bamboo skewers (if using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using)

tiger shrimp, shelled and deveined, tomatoes, garlic cloves (sliced into thirds , use only the middle piece), fresh oregano (can use 1/2 tsp dried ), dried basil, dried chili pepper flakes (if you like lots of spice use more), olive oil, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, wooden skewers (you might use more or less skewers)

steak, 1 inch thick, cut into cubes (any kind , we use flank or sirloin), bell peppers , cut into 1-inch pieces, onions, cut into 1-inch wedges, skewers (if using wood skewers , soak in water), soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, ground ginger, garlic salt, lemon juice, black pepper